COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
This is an incredibly intriguing ale is made by aging our Old Heathen Imperial Stout in oak barrels that were used for making fine Kentucky bourbon! The result is an extraordinary, dark, and mysterious stout whose very essence has been enhanced. The aroma is filled with vanilla, cocoa, and roasted coffee beans. This silky-smooth brew has notes of oak, whiskey, roasted barley and vanilla that meld together on the tongue to create an incredible sensation. Heresy is released in February.

Pour is a complete black with a small tan head. Aroma is a nice roasted/chared malt with a barely there barrel. The barrel becomes more apparent as this warms. Flavor is is a decent roasted malt, plenty of vanilla and a minor oak. Much like the aroma the oak shows itself more as this gets up to room temperature. This was a solid offering.

The aroma has a boozy whiskey front note. I don’t smell chocolate or coffee so much, but the vanilla is there. The appearance is very black, like flat root beer. You have to shake this thing up to get any head out of it. I’ve had other imperial barrel aged stouts before, ones that have far higher abv’s. This one tastes like a stronger beer than 8.2%. Perhaps it’s the stronger bourbon aroma playing a trick on the brain, but I’ve had stouts 4-5 percentage points higher abv that go down a lot smoother. It has a mouth feel similar to red wine, and a warming sensation similar to a Pinot Noir. Overall a very good beer, and similar to Weyerbacher’s bold style. I personally prefer Dragons Milk, but it’s a solid beer in the category.

Vtg blackberry backlog. Bottle, Pours black with brown head. Aroma of dark chocolate, roasted malts, toasty coffee, vanilla, and plum. Very warming stout with a fair bit of balance. I like it for the most part.

Pours a dark brown to black with a thin tan ring. Medium carbonation with plenty of lacing. Strong aroma of whiskey. A little thin for a stout. Fairly smooth with some roasted malts. Alcohol is not too overpowering. Very enjoyable. Leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

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